May 28, 2025
The City of Chicago is requiring temporary street lights be installed on the east side of Ellis Avenue (from 56th Street to the south end of ACC) in preparation for the demolition of ACC and HEP. These street lights will remain in place through the construction of the New Science and Engineering Building (NESB).
Schedule:
Start: Tuesday, June 2, 2025
The work will continue through June 4, 2025.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- No parking will be posted on the east side of Ellis Avenue, from the corner of 56th Street to the south end of the Accelerator Building.
- Temporary traffic disruptions may occur. Flaggers will be onhand to direct traffic if required.
- Work may be noisey at times or result in minor vibrations.
- Workers will be on site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
For questions and concerns please reach out to John Barlow, project consultant jbarlow@uchicago.edu.